Fulham
1878
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1878
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows a quiet riverside scene. A bridge arches over the water. Boats float nearby. Trees frame buildings in the distance. The paper is mostly black and white. What’s cool here is how Whistler uses line. The drypoint technique lets him scratch fine details into the metal plate. Those scratches catch the light just right. The print feels both sharp and soft at once. Try comparing his work to Whistler, James McNeill.
